Fulfilling A Childhood Fantasy

June 22, 2007 3:17 PM

Only On The Web: John Ninomiya says he is the only person in America to fly using a bunch of helium-filled balloons. He talks with Steve Hartman about his unusual hobby.

"Curious John" Takes To The Sky

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